Olivenhain Municipal Water District

Neal Meyers has been sworn in as the new board director representing Division 5 of our service area. Mr. Meyers fills the seat being vacated by the retirement of Ed Sprague. He will serve through November 2022. https://www.olivenhain.com//neal-meyers-appointed-to-omwd/

OMWD’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility has earned CWEA San Diego Plant of the Year honors for the second time in three years. The award acknowledges 4S WRF’s accomplishments in compliance, innovative practices, and cost-effectiveness. https://www.olivenhain.com//4s-ranch-water-reclamation-fa/

Due to visitor non-compliance with the County Health Order requiring all visitors to wear facial coverings, OMWD regrets that it must close the customer lobby until further notice. Payment can be mailed, deposited at the drop box outside of the lobby, or submitted at www.olivenhain.com/ebills.

Turn off the tap and save! Turning off the water while brushing teeth twice a day can save nearly 8 gallons of water per day, while shaving can save 10 gallons per shave. Assuming you brush twice daily and shave five times per week, you could save up about 5,500 gallons per year!

Check out this video to find out how OMWD’s Systems Operator III, Adam, got his start in the water industry. #FacesOfTheWaterIndustry https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoCountyWaterAuthority/videos/1236728586711633/

As communities faced the public health threat of the coronavirus pandemic, water and wastewater systems continued to do their job, 24/7, keeping the water flowing. Water is essential to the quality of life, safety, and economic competitiveness of our community and OMWD works hard every day to deliver it to your home and place of business. On this day of awareness, do your part in conserving this precious resource and supporting infrastructure projects. #ValueWater

The average family can waste 180 gallons per week, or 9,400 gallons of water annually, from household leaks! If you think you may have a leak, use this nifty checklist to track potential leaks https://www.epa.gov//docu/ws-falw-commercial-checklist.pdf

Prior to California Water Environment Association kicking off its virtual conference today, it named our Pump/Motor Technician, Dominic "Bruno" Brunozzi, as California's "Mechanical Technician of the Year." Bruno is committed to maintaining equipment that is critical to delivering water and wastewater services to our customers. Congrats Bruno! In addition, OMWD received third place honors in the "Community Engagement & Outreach Program of the Year" category. OMWD's program highlights the importance of recycled water as a vital, drought-resilient water supply. www.olivenhain.com//olivenhain-municipal-water-district-an

If you missed last week's firewise landscape online workshop with City of Encinitas Fire Department and Greg Rubin from California's Own Native Landscape Design, Inc., you can now watch the recording on demand. https://youtu.be/0iaIdub-8BI

In the midst of fire season, we urge our customers to conserve water, especially during Public Safety Power Shutoff events, to ensure available water supplies for public health and safety. Your help makes all the difference. Learn how to conserve by visiting https://www.olivenhain.com/customer-services/drought/.

El Camino Real construction update: The contractor continues to install pipeline from Via Montoro south to Encinitas Boulevard, and expects to complete the pipeline aspect of the project by the end of the year. At that time City of Encinitas' green bike lane striping and road safety improvements will begin. The City has requested that work continue at night between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, to reduce traffic impacts. Access to at least one driveway to businesses will remain open at all times. More information about this critical project to ensure continued water reliability is available at www.olivenhain.com/projects.

OMWD’s Operations Coordinator Gabby helps keep our Operations department running smoothly. Her work contributes to the high-quality, reliable water service OMWD is known for. #FacesOfTheWaterIndustry

The @NOAA recently announced that a La Niña has formed in the Pacific Ocean. California tends to have dry conditions in La Niña years which can produce or exacerbate drought conditions and wildfires. Conserving water may be more important than ever! https://www.waternewsnetwork.com/qa-la-nina-may-bring-more/

There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s firewise landscaping workshop hosted by OMWD and City of Encinitas Fire Department. This free online workshop will also feature special guest speaker Greg Rubin from California's Own Native Landscape Design, Inc. Learn more and register at www.olivenhain.com/events.

Happy Water Professionals Appreciation Week! Our dedicated team of essential professionals faced unprecedented challenges this year, yet rose to the occasion as they have always done, ensuring safe, plentiful, and reliable water 24/7. Whether it’s working with customers in the field, collecting and analyzing samples in the lab, or shaping complex policies and regulations, there is a place in California’s water industry for anyone interested in managing and protecting this life-sustaining resource. #WeAreCAWater #CAWaterWeek

#WhatIsThatThing, a purple fire hydrant? Close, but not for fires. This is a recycled water wharf head hydrant! The wharf head provides quick and easy access to OMWD’s recycled water distribution system. In California, pipes, covers, and wharf head hydrants that carry recycled water are colored purple and are completely separate from the drinking water system. To learn more about OMWD’s recycled water system, visit https://www.olivenhain.com/your-water-supplies/recycled/.

In the coming weeks, OMWD will begin removing the now-obsolete pressure reducing station at the intersection of Morning Sun Drive and Rancho Santa Fe Road. Construction will occur at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.olivenhain.com/projects.